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  1. Ken Brenton

    Complete new rear brake set for 2001 100VX

    Having just traded in my 2001 100VX, I will not be fitting a complete set of new rear brake spares consisting of: discs/drums, pads and handbrake shoes. Cost me over 100 quid, what offers please? No longer available.
  2. Ken Brenton

    what is this on the silencer?

    What is the function of the bracket attached to the rear of the silencer? Currently the metal core is rattling around loosely and so I have wedged it.
  3. Ken Brenton

    Any preferred battery supplier?

    Well I arrived home from overseas to a dead battery and not much hope of it recovering as it doesn't take a charge. Anyone recommend a battery supplier? The installed battery is a Bosch Silver S4 830, 95Ah. Cruiser is a 4.7 VX 100 series.
  4. Ken Brenton

    Chicken or Egg?

    I am busy ordering the bits to overhaul my suspension (100VX with AHC) and not sure of the best order to proceed. Which comes first: Fit new AHC spheres? or flush with new fluid?
  5. Ken Brenton

    Replacement Rear springs for 100VX?

    What are the options to replace the rear springs? I intend to keep the AHC. Is it OEM only or are there recommended non Toyota springs available and who from? I intend to add air lifters at the same time but would prefer to upgrade the springs also as I have added LPG (90L tank where the spare...
  6. Ken Brenton

    AHC Suspension overhaul

    I am planning to overhaul the AHC suspension on my return to UK (currently in Jakarta on contract) later this year prior to some European touring, hopefully some trails included in Portugal or somewhere similar. I need some advise on what I should just change out. I will go and see Pleiades to...
  7. Ken Brenton

    Brad Harrison Connector sourcing?

    I am looking for a Brad Harrison 50A DC connector to wire up a fridge socket in my 100 series. The Engel fridge was converted (by me under advice of fellow travelers) to this connector on the DC cable in SA and it proved trouble free under extreme off road terrain conditions for many thousands...
  8. Ken Brenton

    Replacement fog lamp sourcing?

    Just came to change a fog lamp bulb and the whole rear of the lamp casing collapsed. Not finding any realistic prices for a replacement on eBay and the stealers want £112 anyone know where to look for a spare for a 2001 Amazon 4.7 VX please? Thanks Ken
  9. Ken Brenton

    What is this warning lamp?

    I have a warning lamp just came up on my 2001 VX Petrol. It is located on the centre console just to the right of the radio (next to the passenger seat belt warning lamp). It is a red lamp in the shape of a car and it seems to have a key in the middle (not clearly identifiable). No problems with...
  10. Ken Brenton

    100 series rear wheel carrier?

    Since my recent LPG conversion I have been looking for a swing arm rear wheel carrier for a 2001 VX without luck. Does anyone know if an 80 series carrier could be converted to fit the 100 series, or any other solutions please? Thanks Ken
  11. Ken Brenton

    Wiring for tow bar

    Some help could save me a lot of poking around. Does anyone know if the 2001 Amazon VX has towbar wiring already in the loom or do you have to tee into the rear light wiring? If it is already there where is the plug/socket located please? Thanks Ken
  12. Ken Brenton

    Howzit

    Hi to all. I have just resettled in the UK after 36 years in Durban area of South Africa and a previous 5 years in Jersey in the CI. So after 41 years I am repatriated as is my wife, Val, who has been away from UK with me the whole of that time. I won't go into the reasons of our repatriation...
  13. Ken Brenton

    Downsizing to 265/75/16 tyres

    Hi, just recently settled in the UK from RSA and bought a 2001 Amazon VX 4.7 that needs new tyres. I currently have road tyres 275/70/16 fitted. I had Bridegestone AT 285/75/16's on my 80 GXL 4.5 EFI in SA but that had suspension lift and camber correction fitted and I don't want to go to those...
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